PhD Candidate in Metabolic Inflammation and COPD
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Job Description
This PhD position investigates how diet-induced metabolic inflammation contributes to COPD development and progression. The role involves analyzing complex relationships between diet, metabolism, and COPD pathology, and exploring potential intervention strategies. Applicants need a Master's degree in a relevant field, strong analytical skills, and English proficiency.
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Requirements
- We’re not looking for checkboxes
- we’re interested in who you are and what you bring. Do you recognize yourself in this?
- You are curious, enthusiastic and eager to learn, with a strong interest in the research area.
- You work accurately and meticulously, while being able to work independently as well as as part of a team.
- You are open to learning new data analysis techniques and approaches and have strong organisational and communication skills.
Benefits
- 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day), and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours.
- Flexible working hours, a home office allowance, and the option to work from home.
- Freedom and space to shape your work independently and develop your ideas.
- A close-knit community of colleagues to collaborate and grow with.
- A solid pension plan via ABP, company fitness schemes, and access to various university sports facilities.
- An inspiring work environment in the heart of Europe.
- About the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML) FHML is committed to health in the broadest sense: from molecule to human, and from healthcare to prevention.
- We train healthcare professionals and researchers through innovative educational programmes and conduct groundbreaking research in health and well-being.
- As part of Maastricht UMC+ (MUMC+), our international and interdisciplinary community forms a unique collaboration between university and academic hospital, where education, research, and care come together.
- A gross monthly salary between € 3.204 and € 4.051 (based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week). 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
- A 12-month contract (1,0 FTE) with the prospect of a 3 year extension by mutual satisfaction.
About This Position
When do applications close for this position?
Applications for PhD Candidate in Metabolic Inflammation and COPD at Maastricht University close on 15 October 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.
Where is this position based?
The position is based at Maastricht University, in Maastricht, NL. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
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